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“He wrote on a piece of paper with his pencil. Psychosis: out of touch with reality. Since then, I have been trying to find out what reality is, so that I can touch it.” quote by Jeanette Winterson
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“He wrote on a piece of paper with his pencil. Psychosis: out of touch with reality. Since then, I have been trying to find out what reality is, so that I can touch it.”

Jeanette Winterson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public discussion on mental health, 2020

She explores the quest to define reality after experiencing psychosis, seeking tangible understanding.

In simple terms: She wants to know what reality truly is.

Key Takeaway

Seek concrete experiences to ground your perception.

Themes

mental health philosophy self‑discovery

Mood

introspective curious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal reflection
  • academic research

Key Concepts

psychosis reality perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you distinguish between perception and reality?
  • What methods help you feel grounded?
A Different Perspective

Reality may remain partially unknowable, limiting certainty.

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